On March 5, 2018, 17-year-old Armani Johnson was shot and killed outside a residence in the 7900 block of East 48th Street in Kansas City, Missouri. A senior at Raytown High School who wanted to become a dentist, Johnson was fleeing a violent disturbance that began inside the home in the early morning hours when she was struck from behind.

The disturbance was started by her cousin, identified as Billy Hunter Jr., who had also fatally shot Alisha Brooks inside the house. Hunter briefly left the scene, returned in a vehicle while officers were establishing a perimeter, and opened fire on police. Officers returned fire, killing Hunter. After the exchange, smoke was seen coming from the residence and investigators later determined Hunter had set the house on fire. No arrests were made because the suspect died during the confrontation.

If anyone knew Armani or was at the scene that night and can add details, please share what you know.